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WVARC Gets on the Air at Church Camp

October 26, 2026

About 14 people joined West Valley Amateur Radio Club at Church Camp Road Recreation Area on Saturday, October 24, for a Parks on the Air outing. With radios set up at park US-13337, the group enjoyed burning hotdogs and making contacts.

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Burning Hotdogs and Making Contacts

About 14 people joined West Valley Amateur Radio Club at Church Camp Road Recreation Area on Saturday, October 24, for a Parks on the Air outing. With radios set up at park US-13337, the group enjoyed burning hotdogs and making contacts.

An operator holds a microphone beside a portable radio and laptop at a table next to a vehicle.
Getting on the air at Church Camp. Photo courtesy of John AA1SQ.

Adam, N7XAK, reported that the group operated on 17 meters because of contest activity on 20 meters. The change of bands kept the focus on getting on the air and enjoying a day at the park together.

An antenna rises above a canopy, tables and parked vehicles in the desert recreation area.
The portable setup at Church Camp Road Recreation Area. Photo courtesy of John AA1SQ.

The outing also gave Technician-class members an opportunity to get on the air at the NY7S club station. Alongside the contacts, there was time to visit, share a meal, and enjoy the company of fellow club members.

Attendees gather beneath a canopy beside tables and vehicles, with one seated participant using a laptop.
Time together beneath the canopy. Photo courtesy of John AA1SQ.
A seated operator holds a microphone beside a radio and laptop while two attendees stand nearby.
At the radio during the club outing. Photo courtesy of Joshua Cavender.

Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make it an enjoyable club outing, and to John, AA1SQ, and Josh, KE7WIL, for sharing photos from the day.